Our annual Church BBQ is coming up on Sunday, November 6, and volunteers are needed to prep the food prior to the church service that morning from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and/or to help with clean up after the meal from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. It’s always a fun meal with great fellowship, from cooking the pig, to eating and helping. Contact Lynn Kozlosky if you can volunteer.

COME … CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

with

“LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE”

and all of our Friends

as we present

 “THE CHRISTMAS STORY”

Sunday, December 18, 2016, 2:30 p.m.

The angels will dance – the choir will sing and sign – and the Scriptures

will be recited by the members of Little Light of Mine.

 Admission Is Free

Briarlake Baptist Church Sanctuary

3715 Lavista Road – Decatur, GA  30033 – (404) 325-4214

Contact Linda Weaver – Music Director for “Little Light of Mine” – if you have any questions.

This ministry is sponsored by Briarlake Baptist Church for people with special needs.

Jesus didn’t say that. But he did have a lot to say about money and what we do with it. Together we’ll explore what he does say about money, the history of church offering, and our own understanding of stewardship and generosity.

WOW (What’s On Wednesday )October 5, 6 p.m. in Heffner Hall- Human Trafficking Close to Home. Mary Gates, local community advocate with Mountain West Church will be coming to discuss the problem of sex trafficking in and around Tucker and what we, as a church, can do to respond.

Friend of our R4G, Eric of Eric’s Fit Lab, keeps adding to the excitement of the first annual Tucker 5K Fun Run and Kid’s 1K, starting at Eric’s Fit Lab, 4985 LaVista Road in Tucker, 7:30 a.m., Saturday, October 22.  In addition to being the happiest, healthiest and most fun race, Eric is donating part of his profits to NETWorks Cooperative Ministry and the DeKalb County Police Explorers Program.

Don’t forget to register for the race at Active.com. The price goes up on Oct. 1!

BUT, not only will running benefit these groups, Eric is sponsoring a food drive to replenish the Food Pantry at NETWorks.   The food pantry provides food assistance for neighbors experiencing a crisis or unexpected difficult time. It is intended to provide 1-2 days worth of food. Neighbors can come up to twice a month to receive an order of groceries based upon  size of the household.   Other services include a Grocery Co-op, a Resume Cafe, financial education, and financial assistance. Checkout their website NETWorks for more information.

Bring one of these items the day of the race:

Food Items

Pop tops preferred/can openers accepted too!

Oatmeal or Grits   (Individual Packets)

Powdered Milk

Hearty Soup/Stew   (not “cream of” or broth)

Canned Chili

Canned Stew

Canned Pasta Meals

Canned Tuna

Canned Salmon

Canned Chicken

Vienna Sausage

Peanut Butter

Canned Fruit

Pinto Beans (dry or canned)

Canned Green Beans

Canned Corn

Canned Carrots

Canned Spaghetti Sauce   (no glass, please)

Rice

Boxed Pasta

Boxed Mac & Cheese

Granola or Cereal Bars

Crackers   (Ritz or Saltines in sleeves)

Crackers w/Peanut Butter

Crackers w/Cheese

Tea/Coffee/Juice

Personal Items

Toothbrush

Travel Size Toothpaste

Travel Size Soap

Travel Size Lotion

Travel Size Shampoo

Toilet Tissue

Feminine Products

World Communion Sunday The first Sunday in October is designated as World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world.  The sanctuary will include visual reminders of our connections with Christians around the world. We’ll share the Lord’s Supper and taste different bread representing the diversity present at Christ’s table. The worship ministry is looking for people willing to help decorate and set up the sanctuary on Saturday, October 1. We are also looking for members who speak a language other than English to participate in worship on Sunday. Sign up in the Narthex. To volunteer or for more information contact Molly Darnell by emailing the office at office@standrewspresbyterian.org.